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How to Size Your Picture Frame While sizing a picture frame might seem as simple as cutting the inside lengths of each side to match the dimensions of the print, there’s a little more to it than that. Picture frames have a groove along the back inside edge called a rabbet. This is what holds the glass, the print, and the mat board in place. The rabbet itself only needs to be 1/4-inch wide, so subtracting 1/2 inch from the length and width of the print will leave enough room for the rabbet....

1. Choose the Right Site for Your Rain Garden Take a good look at your yard: Do any low areas in it have a little standing water after a heavy rain? That could be a natural place to start a rain garden. You also want the site to be in full sun to part shade and at least 10 feet away from your house. Finally, locate your rain garden down a slope from a downspout, ditch—or other outlet for water—running off hard surfaces on your property....

Terra-cotta bowls work best for this DIY tower garden because they drain well and are wide and shallow—just right for shallow-rooted succulents. The tapered pots used here as pedestals have a contemporary look. You can easily substitute other pots, as long as they come in graduated sizes to achieve the vertical garden tower effect. When selecting pots, stack them into the desired configuration to see if the sizes and shapes work together to create a vertical container gardening masterpiece....

What You Need Drill and ceramic-tile bitCeramic dishLandscape fabricPea gravelWell-draining potting mixRocks and vascular plantsSpoon, skewerMossTweezers or surgical clippers Step 1: Drill Holes Using the ceramic-tile bit, drill a center hole in the ceramic dish. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the dish, allowing water to settle the dust and cool the drill bit as it heats up. Begin drilling at a 45-degree angle to create a groove as a foothold, stabilizing the bit....

In other words, having healthy habits and stress management practices will be your best bet in boosting immunity. “We can really boost our immunity through diet alone. Consistent intake of the micronutrients that help our bodies fight disease, is a natural solution to infection prevention,” says Cassie Majestic, M.D., an emergency medicine physician at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California. “Micronutrients, or vitamins and minerals, are vital to disease-prevention and health development....

“Weighted blankets can create a sense of comfort and possibly facilitate deeper sleep in people who like the feeling–often compared to being swaddled,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, owner of SiliconPsych and BrainFoodMD. When shopping for weighted blankets, look at the weight, material, fill, and care as these factors can impact the comfort and durability. To create this list of the best weighted blankets, we researched the category and tested 35 blankets for two days....

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1. Employ Natural Elements as Living Room Decor Plants add a sculptural element to a room, and you can often find low-maintenance varieties for fairly affordable prices. Look for interesting leaf shapes or colorful foliage to bring a little extra life to your living room. Try placing a potted plant on your coffee table to serve as a centerpiece, or fill an empty corner with a hanging plant. If your living room lacks natural light or you’re not confident with your plant care abilities, go for realistic-looking faux plants instead....

Of course, even though trick-or-treating is back, you don’t have to participate if you don’t feel comfortable doing so. That might not be a popular decision with the little ones, but fortunately, we’ve got tons of alternative ideas that are just as fun—and still, involve plenty of candy! Our biggest recommendation is to keep things as normal as possible: Let the kids decide what they want to be and make a big deal about dressing up on Halloween....

Here’s a hint: Site your garden where you can easily access it. Harvesting fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs is less burdensome if you can quickly dash out and grab what you need (especially while you’re cooking) instead of having to trek across the yard.

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For a delightfully scary look, hang a wreath covered in creepy crawly faux bugs, or opt for a pretty farmhouse-style wreath decorated with orange flowers and a seasonal phrase. Whether your holiday decorating style is scary or sophisticated, we have plenty of Halloween door decoration ideas that will easily make your home the most festive on the block.

Bear in mind that a hot tub full of water could weigh 2 tons, so it will need a foundation independent of the deck’s foundation.

“Keep it real: Staging is the intersection of dreaming and livability,” says Misty Soldwisch, broker and owner at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations in Indianola, Iowa. “The goal is to be aspirational, but in a way where potential buyers feel comfortable.” Take it from the experts—follow these top tips for successful home staging to help your home shine to potential buyers. 1. Start with Curb Appeal Selling your home begins with listing photos, but once a potential buyer arrives, you want the entrance and exterior of your home to invite them in....

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Rose type: Floribunda Size: 4 feet tall and wide Garden use: Containers and landscape Fragrance: Little Zones: 5-9 Rose type: Climber Size: 15 feet tall, 5 feet wide Garden use: Arbors and trellises Fragrance: Little Zones: 5-9 Rose type: Shrub Size: 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide Garden use: Landscapes and hedges Fragrance: Mild Zones: 4-7 Rose type: Landscape Size: 2 feet tall, 6 feet wide Garden use: Groundcover Fragrance: None Zones: 4-9 Rose type: Shrub Size: 4 feet tall and wide Garden use: Hedges or large flower borders Fragrance: Strong classic rose scent Zones: 3-8 Rose type: Hybrid Tea Size: 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide Garden use: Containers, flower borders Fragrance: Rich citrus scent Zones: 5-9 Rose type: Floribunda Size: 3 feet tall and wide Garden use: Containers, flower borders Fragrance: Light, fruity perfume Zones: 6-9 Rose type: Climber Size: 12 feet tall, 5 feet wide Garden use: Pillars, pergolas, arbors Fragrance: Strong traditional rose scent Zones: 7-9 Rose type: Damask Size: 3 feet tall and wide Garden use: Perennial or rose beds, hedge Fragrance: Rich, classic rose scent Zones: 5-8 Rose type: Shrub Size: 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide Garden use: Flower border, hedge Fragrance: Light lemony perfume Zones: 4-9 Rose type: Hybrid Tea Size: 3 feet tall, 2 feet wide Garden use: Containers, flower border Fragrance: Rich and spicy aroma Zones: 5-9 Rose type: Shrub Size: 4-5 feet tall and wide Garden use: Flower border, hedge Fragrance: Moderate scent Zones: 5-9 Rose type: Miniature shrub Size: 18-24 inches tall and wide Garden use: Container, groundcover Fragrance: Light Zones: 5-9 Rose type: Climber Size: 8-12 feet tall, 5-6 feet wide Garden use: Arbor, trellis, or fence Fragrance: Rich tea fragrance Zones: 6-9 Rose type: Miniature Size: 10-12 inches tall and wide Garden use: Containers, flower borders Fragrance: Light Zones: 5-9 Rose type: Shrub Size: 4 feet tall and wide Garden use: Flower borders, hedge Fragrance: Rich rose scent Zones: 4-9 Rose type: Damask Size: 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide Garden use: Flower border, hedge Fragrance: Strong rose with lemon scent Zones: 4-9